I dare say I know what folks will prefer but I persist in learning PixInsight. The StarTools is more 'painterly' and has more contrast I guess and the PixInsight is an attempt at something more 'realistic' and subtle with the understanding that there is something perhaps in between (Rick). One PI version cropped one PI version not cropped.
Again really appreciate any comments particularly about what is liked and not-liked. While a lot is personal preference its nice to know if you've ventured down familiar processual dead alleyways!
Astrobin:
https://www.astrobin.com/full/341393/B/?real=&mod=